Hammond, Louisiana vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 12.2% more expensive than Hammond, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $56,093 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hammond, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is more expensive than Hammond, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Covington
than in Hammond, Louisiana
Hammond, LA vs. Covington, LA
Compared to Hammond, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher